Afangi is a mountain hut located on the F35 road. Nearby is a viewpoint of the artificial Blöndulón Lake (57 km2) serving the nearby Blöndstöd power plant. The…

Silfra is a beautiful rock crevice flooded by the waters of the lake. You can both dive and snorkel in such an unusual place. But is it worth…

Saxholl (Saxhóll) is one of the most popular craters on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is located 9 km south of Hellissandur on the westernmost tip of the peninsula.…

Reynisfjara is a black beach located near the town of Vik, in the southern part of Iceland. It is both Beauty and the Beast, as not only attractions…

Reykjadalur is a beautiful valley with a hot mountain stream. It lies above the village of Hveragerdi (Hveragerði), 45 km east of Reykjavik. In this article: For fans…

Nýidalur is a great place to stop while traveling through the mountains. It is the perfect place to experience the truly remote, often extreme conditions of the Icelandic…

Myvatn's natural pools can be called the Blue Lagoon of the North. They resemble their prototype from the Reykjavik area in many ways. Modern pool complex The complex…

Landmannalaugar is a rather vast, stunningly beautiful area located in the southern part of the Icelandic Highlands (isl. Hálendið, in the Friðland að Fjallabaki nature reserve. For centuries…

Apart from it’s Nordic charm Reykjavik offers a few interesting exhibitions. Some are devoted to Iceland’s nature, while others showcase the country’s art and culture. Surely both types…

Keflavík Airport (KEF) is Iceland's largest airport and the country's main transportation hub. In this article: Keflavík (KEF) - Iceland's main airport Accommodation near Keflavik Airport Transport from…

Laugarfell is a mountain shelter / hotel south-west of the town of Egilsstadir. It is a great place to stay the night and also to explore all the…

There is a reason why Iceland is called the land of ice and fire. The main factor responsible for its current magical landscape and natural diversity are volcanoes,…